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GF62 FMM

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FMM
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake sensor wire damaged, light on dash//////////////////T.p.m.s light on check tyre pressures

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2024 84,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,265 miles

Engine coolant low. Engine oil topped up on pre-check.

Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine coolant low. Engine oil topped up on pre-check.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,828 miles

front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,677 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits

Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GF62 FMM is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF62 FMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF62 FMM registered?

GF62 FMM is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is GF62 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FMM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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